States with a statewide rule are noted. Although this list is as up to date as possible, due to rapidly changing laws, we cannot guarantee it is complete. If your state or city is not listed, refer to the National Employment Law Project’s map of current laws and please confirm specifics with your legal counsel.
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state law
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state law; public & private employers
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state policy; state agencies
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